Archive.org vs Energy-Charts API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Archive.org vs Energy-Charts API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Archive.org or Energy-Charts API?
On our scheduled checks, Archive.org leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 98.3% versus Energy-Charts API at 97.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Archive.org or Energy-Charts API?
Archive.org has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 630 ms versus Energy-Charts API at 716 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Archive.org and Energy-Charts API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Archive.org is callable with no signup, and Energy-Charts API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Archive.org and Energy-Charts API from the browser?
Yes — both Archive.org and Energy-Charts API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Archive.org and Energy-Charts API free for commercial use?
Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and Energy-Charts API has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.